Nominations are open, with an extended deadline, for the 2023 miaList.  The awards are a perfect way for the Meetings Industry Association (mia) to shine a spotlight on the sector’s finest talent for its thirteenth consecutive year. Professionals working within the business meetings and events sector now have until July 7th to nominate either an […]

World Password Day is marked today, May 4th, a perfect day for NordPass to remind internet users of the most common mistakes when creating their passwords. Therefore, a company compiled key insights from every password-related study it has ran the past few years, presenting a general overview of password habits worldwide. The research included  both […]

Ruthie Coverdale, venue and special events manager at Royal Horticultural Halls writes about how PAs and EAs can successfully mitigate against train strikes and other unexpected eventualities. With the events and hospitality industries still feeling raw after the last two years and with another set of strikes on the way, venues, suppliers and organisers clearly […]

New research has revealed the UK industries to have benefitted from the biggest increase in wages. We are pleased to see the Administrative and Support Service activities taking a second place after Mining and Quarrying coming out on top. The study by UK Trading platform CMC Markets analysed the latest release from the Office for […]

The Make a Difference Awards returned with a vengeance at this year’s The Watercooler Event for two  knowledge-packed days at Excel London. The awards run in association with The Watercooler Event and the Evening Standard, celebrate the employers and employees that are leading the way in workplace culture, mental health and wellbeing. As Jonny Jacobs, Financial […]

Looking for a job can be stressful. Students, people who want to change careers, or those who are looking for better job prospects often stress out or even get depressed while searching for a job. But don’t despair as there are ways to beat job search depression. A study by Gallup-Healthways Well-Being Index proves that […]

The new UK strikes bill is opposed worldwide by over 100 politicians from 18 countries who have issued a joint statement which is reaching report stage in the House of Lords today. The Strikes (Minimum Service Levels) Bill would require public services to deliver a minimum level of service during industrial action, with unions being […]

Employers have been crying out for years for clarity as to what is the definition of  bullying in the workplace. It’s not clear what counts as reasonable and constructive criticism on the one hand, and intimidating or insulting behaviour on the other. Richard Fox, a senior consultant in the employment team at Kingsley Napley, shared […]

Thom Dennis, CEO at Serenity in Leadership, talks about the advantages of being an ambivert. Would you know an ambivert if you met one? If you are someone who possesses both introverted and extroverted traits, and your behaviour can naturally shift depending on the environment you are in, then you might be the ideal candidate […]

The number of businesses offering household bill support has increased 68-fold between 2021 and 2022, according to analysis of over 21 million job ads. The research from Totaljobs also found job adverts highlighting instant wage access more than quadrupled in 2022. Other benefits that appeared in significantly more job adverts included four day working weeks and a […]

The modern workplace is in a constant state of flux, and it’s more important than ever that employers create a smart working environment that promotes productivity and engagement. When employees are encouraged to work smarter, not harder, they can achieve the same results in less time, leading to a more productive and successful workplace. The […]

Kevin Harrison, Managing Director, Good Travel Management looks at some of the biggest changes impacting business travel now and how to prepare for these challenges in the months ahead. 1. The new digital ID A new digital ID mobile-phone app was recently proposed, as pandemic travel revealed how technologically behind the UK is compared to […]

In a significant study1 of businesses of all sizes and industries across the UK, Towergate Health & Protection has revealed the current state of play when it comes to hybrid working. There is a big push by employers currently to encourage employees back to the office. The figures show that hybrid working is still very […]

As the cost of living crisis continues, employers must recognise the importance of supporting their employees during these challenging times. From both a business and human perspective. Financial stress can significantly impact employee wellbeing, job satisfaction, and productivity. As a result, many organisations are taking steps to provide support and alleviate some of the financial […]

With an optimistic, yet cautious, outlook ahead for business travel in 2023, travellers are on the move again and should be aiming to be as responsible and sustainable business travel as possible.”. Here are some simple, and immediate, ways that you, as a business traveller, can make a positive impact when you’ve arrived at your […]

The Meetings Show has formed a creative partnership with CEO of conferenceemcees.com Samme Allen and renowned consultant, author and previous keynote speaker at The Meetings Show, Claus Raasted to help shake up its education programme for 2023. The new approach will see the experience design experts, who have worked with organisations, including Google, Marriott, and […]

71% of professionals are considering returning to their pre-Covid job after realising that the grass wasn’t greener on the other side after all. The workplace and employment market has changed considerably and pre-Covid criteria is not applicable in today’s hybrid working world. A quarter of those who left pre-Covid admit to having already reached out […]

We are often given tips and advice on how to ask for a pay rise, but it’s just as important to know how NOT to negotiate a higher salary in 2023 if you’re a woman.  Negotiating a higher salary is a crucial part of any career, but it can be particularly difficult in today’s competitive […]